2026/2027, Fall Term, Course-Based Opportunities – Faculty of Education

2026/2027, Fall Term, Course-Based Opportunities – Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education is seeking qualified Contract Academic Staff (CAS) to teach the following courses in the 2026-27 Session in the Fall Term. Please apply by submitting a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three referees in a single pdf file in English to the Office of the Dean of Education (see email below) and indicate to which of the courses you are applying. The courses will run based on sufficient enrollment and budgetary approval.

Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Master’s degree, and those holding a Ph.D. or who are at the ABD stage may be preferred. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the Master’s and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.

Salary: $8,132.00 per 3 credit hour course.

Application deadline: A review of applications will begin May 12, 2026, and the posting will remain open until the position is filled.

02.460 English Language Arts (SY)
This course is designed to provide teachers with methods for developing the reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and representing strategies for Senior Years students as well as understanding and implementing the Manitoba curriculum for English Language Arts in the Senior Years. 4 lecture hours per week, one term.

02.476 Social Studies Methods (EY)
This course will examine the Social Studies curriculum from kindergarten to grade four. There will be an emphasis on learning to prepare children for social responsibilities commensurate with their age. Teacher candidates will learn to prepare and conduct activities to support the goals and objectives of the provincial social studies curriculum. 4 lecture hours per week, one term.

02.477 Social Studies Methods (MY)
Social Studies has a mandate to prepare young people for active and responsible citizenship. This course will examine the Social Studies from grades five to eight. Both the content of the curriculum and the anticipated student response to it will be considered. Activities to promote a growth of appreciation for Social Studies will be emphasized. 4 lecture hours per week, one term.

03.365 Math Methods (EY)
This course deals with the philosophy, content, teaching and assessment methods of the Manitoba K-4 mathematics curriculum. It will include a thematic, process-oriented, and problem solving approach. The development of critical reasoning and the use of current technologies will be an integral part of the course. 4 lecture hours per week, one term.

05.155 Basketball 1 (1 CH)
A basic study of the fundamentals of basketball. Practical and theoretical sessions will cover individual offensive and defensive fundamentals, rebounding, elementary team play and coaching philosophy. Credit cannot be held for both this course and 05:165. 3 lecture/practice hours per week, one half of one term.

05.181 Team & Low Org Games (1 CH)
Participation in and teaching of individual and team skills in modified team and low organization games. 3 lecture/practice hours per week, one half of one term.

05.268 Movement & Activities
This course is designed to introduce students to the movement education approach to teaching physical education content as outlined in the early years curriculum. Through a variety of activities, emphasis will be on physical literacy, the understanding of the basic movement concepts, and on developmental progressions used for the acquisition of movement skills. 3 lecture/practice hours per week, one term.

05.370 Health Education
This course will deal with the many factors which impact on the health of all body systems (except the reproductive system), and the social, environmental, political and economic factors which influence health decisions. This is not a methods course. 3 lecture hours per week, one term.

To apply, please see the below checklist of required information, and forward a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees, in a single PDF document directly via email to Dr. Alysha Farrell at DeanofEd@Brandonu.ca and indicate to which position you are applying.

Contract Academic Staff Application Checklist
• A separate cover letter (and package) must be included for each course you want to teach.
• A cover letter that speaks to:

• Your education and experiences as an educator that illustrate how you are qualified to teach the course.
• Your understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• The timeslots that you are available to teach. Your availability to teach on-campus.

• In your Curriculum Vitae, please include:

• Education and training background in field
• Evidence of M.Ed. and / or PhD or Ed. D
• Evidence of teaching experience in Canadian Public Schools and/or other relevant community contexts.
• Evidence of successful post-secondary teaching experience.
• Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development, professional memberships, publication(s), conference presentations, and /or community involvement.
• Contact information for 3 references.
• Attachments showcasing successful teaching, for example, student course evaluations and previous a previous course outline if available

Issued May 4, 2026

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.